Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
MasterCraft 245 SS 2007 vs MasterCraft CSX 220 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The MasterCraft 245 SS 2007 vs MasterCraft CSX 220 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MasterCraft 245 SS 2007 at 24,0 ft versus MasterCraft CSX 220 2007 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the MasterCraft 245 SS 2007 tips the scales at 473 lbs — 430 lbs more than the MasterCraft CSX 220 2007 at 43 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MasterCraft 245 SS 2007 is rated for 18 passengers, while the MasterCraft CSX 220 2007 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MasterCraft 245 SS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MasterCraft 245 SS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MasterCraft CSX 220 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeMasterCraft
MakeMasterCraft
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Depth - DetailTransom: 28 in. Amidship: 19 in
Depth - DetailTransom: 33 in. Amidship: 43.5 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters111.76
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches43.5
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Detail28 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Meters0.71
Draft [max] - Inches28
Draft [max] - Inches28
Weight - Detail4,730 lbs
Weight - Detail4,300 lbs
Weight - kg2145.49
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.473
Weight - lbs.43
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches5
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 3 in
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Meters6.53
Length overall - Inches29
Length overall - Inches257
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTow Bar Height to Waterline: 7 ft. 4 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches88
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,928 lbs
Maximum capacity1,595 lbs
Maximum people18
Maximum people12
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all26 ft. 11 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 24 ft. 3 in
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 5 in. w/ Swing Away Tongue Folded: 25 ft. 9 in
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,480 lbs
Trailer - WeightTandem-axle: 1,250 lbs
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 100 in
Trailer - WidthTandem-axle: 102 in